Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been associated with a variety of cardiovascular diseases. Even most industrialised countries exhibit a growing and aging population of HIV-infected patients in the majority treated with antiretroviral drugs, the investigators still do not know much about the impact of cardiovascular diseases in this group of patients. The present study is an ongoing trial that was conducted as a prospective and multicentre survey, being schemed to analyse the frequency and clinical course of cardiac disorders in HIV-infected patients.

Detailed Description

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Study Type ICMJE

Observational

Study Design ICMJE

Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Prospective

Target Follow-Up Duration

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Biospecimen

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Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population included outpatients who were at least 18 years of age, had a known HIV-infection and exhibited a stable disease status within 4 weeks before inclusion of the trial. Patients were recruited during a 20-month period in a consecutive manner from September 2004 to May 2006. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants

Condition ICMJE

Detection of Frequency, Severity and Progression of Cardiovascular Diseases in Patients With HIV-infection.